1 But now, thus says the Lord,who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name: you are mine.
2 When you pass through waters, I will be with you;through rivers, you shall not be swept away.When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned,nor will flames consume you.
3 For I, the Lord, am your God,the Holy One of Israel, your savior.I give Egypt as ransom for you,Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.
4 Because you are precious in my eyesand honored, and I love you,I give people in return for youand nations in exchange for your life.